WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 16, 19 October 1910, Page 63

WELLINGTON.

- October 14. For the Girl Scouts. The Garden Party given by Lady Ward at “Awarua” House on Saturday afternoon for the Girl Scouts, to inaugurate the opening of their season, was a most delightful one, and will be long remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present. Scout parties from the city, Thorndon, Brooklyn, Kelburne, Petone, Mount Victoria, and) Kelbernie, in charge of their scout mistresses, were present, and produced quite a sensation as they marched in their uniform, three abreast, to “Awarua” House. On arrival they lined up, and saluted Lady Ward, and then went through different evolutions, winding up with the rally call in Maori. Sir Joseph Ward: welcomed them in a short speech, and then they dispersed about the grounds to enjoy themselves. A short programme of sports was carried out, the winners of the various events being rewarded by boxes of chocolates. A string band stationed On the high bank played delightfully. Tea was laid on tables oii the tennis lawn, prettily decorated with pink rhododendrons. Lady Ward wore amethyst ninon, made with a yoke, and undersleeves of cream net and lace, large black hat witli ostrich plumes; Miss Ward, cream cloth gown, black hat. Others present were: Mesdames Seddon, Field, Dyer, Quick, Sidey, Boyd, Garlick, McKenzie, Bailey, " Misses Beauchamp, Quick, Seddon, and Mrs A. Myers. At the close of the afternoon Sir Roger de Coverly was danced on the lawn, and Miss Skelley, ' on behalf of the Girl Scouts, thanked Lady Ward for her hospitality, and called for three cheers, which were given with much vigour. Opening the Bowling Season. Very delightful was the scene on the opening day of the Wellington Bowling Club’s season, which was graced with perfect weather. By 2 o’clock play was in full swing, the ceremony of throwing the jack having been performed by the wife of the President, Mrs Hamilton. Later on guests and interested spectators arrived in numbers, and the terraces overlooking the green were very popular, as they afforded a good view of the games. From the upper storey of the tall pavilion one got a bird’s-eye panorama of Wellington, the harbour, with the Hutt .Valley in the far distance, and there was eager competition for the front row of such all the afternoon. Tea was arranged in the big upper room, where the decorations of red and white anemones echoed the colours one saw on the blazers and hats that dotted the greens. Mrs Hamilton wore grey eolienne, with embroideries in pastel tints on the net yoke, black hat with pink roses; Lady Osborne-Gibbes, violet cloth tailor-made, blouse of lape and net, and violet hat; Mrs McLean, pink Shantung coat and Skirt, black hat with roses; Mrs Donne, braided Tussore gown, with touches of black; hire Hales, black coat and skirt, and black toque; Mrs Wylie, cream frieze tailor-made, faced with black, black hat with wings; Mrs Herbert, pale

turquoise Shantung, the Magyar blouse ' having Eastern embroideries, black hat with shaded roses; Mrs Haybittie, violet coat and skirt, and violet hat; Miss Haybittle, pale blue Shantung, the tunic skirt threaded with black, black hat with roses, Miss N. Haybittie, white embroidered muslin dress, and green hat; Mrs Gilmer, dark blue tailor-made, and black hat; Miss D’Oyley. pale pink voile, and hat with flowers; Miss McKenzie, Tussore tailor-made, and brown hat with roses. At Kelburne the scene was also a charming one, but the grounds are smaller, and do not lend themselves to such picturesque aspect. Ladies take a prominent part in bowling at Kelburne’, having a branch of their own, and on Saturday they also had their opening. The president (Lady Ward) was unfortunately unable to be present, as she was entertaining that afternoon at Awarua House. In her absence, the jack was thrown by Mrs Williamson, who is not only the wife of the president of the men’s branch, but also holds the position of vice-president for the ladies, and is herself a keen and skilled player. Afternoon tea was provided in the pavilion, and the bowlers of both sexes were most careful in looking after their guests. Mrs. Williamson wore opal Shantung braided in the same shade, and faced with black isatin, black hat with pink roses; Mrs. Herdman, natural tussore tailor-made, with green scarf, and green toque with roses; Mrs. M. Villy, blue and white eolienne bordered with blue, blue hat with shaded roses and foliage; Mrs. Williamson, pale grey Shantung with a lace guimpe and a black hat with coloured flowers; Mrs. Hislop, myrtle green tailor-made, and green hat with foliage; Mrs. Robertson, amethyst voile, with handsome passementerie in shaded purple, and purple hat; Mrs. Koch, dark green coat and skirt, black hat with wings; Mrs. Fordham, petunia cloth tailor-made, and petunia hat with shaded pink flowers; Mrs. Lush, vieux rose voile lace and net yoke, black picture hat; Mrs. Hutchinson, powder blue cloth relieved with black, black hat; Mrs. King, white embroidered muslin, and black and white hat. ■ Still another bowling club that opened on Saturday was the Thorndon one, and there were a great many onlookers during the afternoon. As a social affair it was very enjoyable, with plenty of interesting games to watch and a bevy of girls to see that everyone had tea, and so on. Mrs. Kane performed the opening ceremony, and afterwards presided over the tea, the tables in the club house being decorated with the correct colours and arum lilies. A grey voile dress and a smart coat were worn by Mrs. Kane, with a black and white toque; Mrs. Barraud wore a black tailormade and a black an« white hat; Mrs. Cbrliss, navy coat and skirt and black toque,' with white aigrette; Mrs. Dymock, braided tailor-made faced with black, black hat with roses; Mrs. Collins, navy cloth and black and white hat; Mrs. Eichelbaum, blue tailor-made braided in black, blaek hat with wings. Lilac Tea. Mrs Edwin’s “Lilac” Tea was, unfortunately, on Labour Day, which prevented a good many guests from being present. Ma'sses of lilac decorated the house, great bunches of it being arranged in the drawing-room, where it was admirably set off by the deep ivory hue of the wails. A beaten brass bowl of the fragrant flower had a place of honour near the window, and everywhere one turned there, was lilac, both mauve and white. Mauve was the predominating tone, in the sweet peas (brought with lilac from Marlborough by Mrs D’Arcy Chaytor) that decorated the tea tables in the din-ing-room. The cakes were also iced in the same delicate hue. In the morning-room, where ices were obtainable, coppei 1 bowls of white narcissus and blue with hyacinths were placed about, and a specially fine group of flame-coloured tulips were set in a pewter jug. Mrs Edwin wore black ninon de soie, with dull gold embroideries round the Chantilly lace yoke; Miss Edwin, mauve linen and Irish lace; Mrs Leslie Gorton (Feilding) was in peach-coloured crepe de chine, with an appliqued design in the key pattern;' Mrs D’Arcy Chaytor (Marlborough), pale blue and white striped Tussore, with a yoke of blue lace and a deep hem of a darker shade of blue; Mrs Head was in black cloth, with knitted frills of lawn and laco, and a black and gold toque; Mrs Harries, Wedgwood blue tailor-made, and black hat; Mrs Craw-

ford, violet cloth dress, and' violet hat; Mrs Chaytor, black tailor-made, and black plumed hat; Mrs Coleridge, grey tailor-made, and Tuscan hat with mauve roses; Mrs Levett (Bulls), dull purple tailor-made, Tuscan hat with purple wheat; Mrs O’Connor, black crepe de chine and lace, black and white toque. The Boys Institute. The Boys’ Institute profited by an amateur entertainment held by a group of clever young people, who called themselves the “Gaymakers.” They were a little unfortunate in their dates, as so much else was going on that their audiences were smaller in consequence. A very amusing programme of songs and dances had been arranged, and was carried through with really professional skill and management, to unstinted applause. Particularly effective was an item from the “Dairymaids,” by ■fifteen girls in cherry coloured frocks and sunbonnets and) white blouses. A flower scene was also charming, each girl being frocked to represent a lily, rose, violet, daffodil, or poppy, and each in turn singing a solo. Roars of laughter were caused by a concerted effort. “Berlin on the Spree,” the students wearing wonderful get-ups of black and white plaid, with scarlet socks and ties. Among the performers were Misses Eileen Ward, H. Miles. N. and I. Haybittie, E. and: B. Watson, C. Beauchamp, B. Miles, G. Nathan, Simpson. In the audience were Lady Ward, in black crepe de chine and lace; Mrs Miles, violet charmeuse. and black burnous; Mrs Hall, pastel crepe de chine, and pale grey cloak; Mrs Maearthy, a Princess robe of crepe de chine, with a Liberty wrap of vivid hued satin; Mrs Ewen, black and: white lace dress; Miss Simpson Reid, blaek crepe de chine and jet; Mrs Reid, blaek eolienne and lace; Mrs Crawford, pastel charmeuse, embroidered burnous; Mrs Stafford, white chiffon taffetas, pale blue cloak. At Home. Mrs Harding's “At Home” on Thursday afternoon was quite a large affair, and most successful. A suite of rooms opening into each other made a splendid amount of space, and though there, were many guests one could move about freely. In the rose and white drawing-room masses of arums were used for decoration, their severity softened by sprays of bronze birch. The tea tables were done with red anemones and white daisies to harmonise with their surroundings. Up-' stairs on the landing there was a string band, so the music was pleasantly modulated, forming an accompaniment to the chatter and laughter that went on below. Mrs. Harding wore a Princess robe of black velvet softened with Irish lace; Miss Harding, ecru green Shantung, with Eastern embroideries on the net yoke; Miss H. Harding, white crepe de chine, with a trellis work of pale green chenille; Miss B. Harding, reseda peau de soie, with a square guimpe of figured net; Mrs. Harold Harding, black cloth smartly braided yoke of Irish lace and 1 black picture hat. Among the guests were: Lady Ward, in mole charmeuse and a black picture hat; Mrs. Grace, in black crepe .de chine, , a black and pink bonnet; Mrs. Dalziell, sapphire blue cloth braided in black, black hat; Mrs. Findlay, grey velvet, with applique of lace, black picture hat; Airs. Pearce, dark blue tailor-made, and black and white hat; Mrs. Larnach, black and dark blue striped grenadine over ivory silk, blaek picture hat; Mrs. Brandon, navy cloth braided in black, black hat ; Mrs. Fisher, putty cloth tailor-made, faced with black satin, amethyst straw hat with dull gold buckles; Mrs. Edwin, bronze miroir velvet and guipure lace, brown and black toque; Mrs; L. Gorton (Feilding), ivory frieze Russian coat and skirt handsomely braided, pink Shantung hat lined with black; Mrs. Chatfield, dark blue tailor-made and black hat; Mrs. Izard, amethyst eolienne embroidered in the same shade, amethyst turban hat; Mrs. Izett (Wanganui), dark blue coat and skirt and black hat; Mrs. Sal-

mond, mauve cloth Princess dress am hat with roses; Mrs. Leckie, deep tur quoise blue Shantung soutacbed it black, black hat with shaded roses; Mrs. Tripp, wedgwood blue coat and skirt and blue hat; Mrs. Ewen, dark blue tailormade and black hat with wings; Mrs. D’Arcy Chaytor (Marlborough), white linen heavily braided, black picture hat; Mrs. T. Mackenzie, brown tailor-made, brown and pale blue toque; Mrs. Quick, grey tailor-made, faced with black, mauve and purple toque; Mrs. Finch, grey tweed tailor-made, black and white toque; Mrs. C. Crawford, amethyst cloth with soutache of the same shade, amethyst hat; Mrs. G. Fitzgerald, grey coat

•nd hkirt, Wack and white hat; Mrs. Marchbanks, white Russian costume braided in black, black hat with flowers. A Big Garden Party. On Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Duthie had a big garden party at "Balgownie,” Lower Hutt. Reserved carriage* helped to make the short train journey a pleasant one, and at the station the guests were met with motors and buses in which to finish the distance. On arrival they were received by Mrs. Duthie, and r hen there was time to explore the beautiful grounds before tea. Everything in the garden was looking its freshest and best, and one was divided in admiration between the hothousee (ablaze with cinerarias and azaleas) and the native shrubbery with its wealth of tree ferns and palms, while the Japanese corner, with its flowering plum, cherry trees, and its groves of bamboos was quite enchanting. From the higher ground one could see a distant view of Wellington and the harbour and in the other direction there was a fine prospoet up the Hutt Valley. Pleasant music came from the string band, and the drawing and dining-rooms, where tea was arranged, were decorated with ranunculus, anemones, and other spring flowers. Mrs. Duthie wore black crepe de chine and lace and a black toque; Mrs. J. Duthie, pale blue ninon with delicate embroideries and a pale blue hat wreathed with flowers; Mrs. Massey (Auckland) wore green Shantung coat and skirt, black and green hat; Mrs. Tringham, white embroidered linen and black hat with plumes j Mrs. Fisher, pale grey tailor-made and emerald green hat swathed with black; Mrs. Earle, pink linen tailor-made and black hat with flowers; Mrs. Dunean (VVairau), amethyst cloth tailor-made and hat of the game shade; Mrs. Nosworthy, black and white striped tweed and blue hat; Miss Rogers, white embroidered muslin and pale blue hat with roses; Mrs. Rose, embroidered Shantung and picture hat; Mrs Van Staveren, violet tailor-made and toque of shaded mauve and violet; Mrs. Merries, blue cloth tailor-made smartly braided, blue hat with plumes.

OPHELIA.